Signet Health Achieves ANCC Accreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development
ANCC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering high-quality continuing nursing professional development.
A True Community Gem – Acute Rehabilitation at Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Dealing with a diminished quality of life is daunting. Whether from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, hip fracture or other injury or illness, getting the right rehabilitation plan is critical for any patient. Franciscan Health’s acute rehabilitation program has streamlined the “next-step” process for patients so they can focus on what’s most […]
Closing the Gaps in Behavioral and Mental Health Programs
Ahead of the marcus evans National Healthcare CXO Summit 2023, Joy Figarsky discusses the link between mental health costs and medical costs, and why hospitals should adopt a whole-person care approach.
Positive news for new Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities from CMS
Fiscal Year 2024 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System and Quality Reporting Final Rule highlights
Exciting News for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilites from CMS
CMS issued a final rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates under the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and the IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
Do you have the staff and expertise you need?Talent Engagement + Expertise can = Acute Physical Rehab Success!
Delivering life-changing care, outcomes and financial results are dependent upon having expertise, experience, and staff.
Nurses, We Appreciate You.
One week is never long enough to celebrate a group of individuals who have made such a huge impact on the lives of so many people. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank nurses—across all practices —for their compassion, perseverance and commitment to the profession.
Mental Health Month: Look Around, Look Within
Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health.
Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally?
The Unique Role of the Interim Program Director
I have had the fulfilling opportunity of serving as an interim program director (IPD), for two years now. Through that time, I have managed four accounts across the US in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Colorado. These projects required an individualized approach to interim program directorship.
IRF margins are 24.6% and ARU margins are 2.1% (MedPac). Is your ARU performing to its full potential?
MedPac (2019) reports that 26% of cases admitted to hospital-based acute rehabilitation units (ARU) and 16% of cases admitted to inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) are stroke cases.
